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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.94, 499.38 and 231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.94, 499.38 and 231.08 is: 318.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.94 : 499.38 = 231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.94/499.38 = 231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.94x = 499.38 × 231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.94x = 115,396.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,396.73/361.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.83

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